All Stars--Batman & Robin #2
This is NOT a review...a review has more class. This is more of a collection of random thoughts...
Today, I managed to get hold of issue 2 of the decidedly overhyped title by Jim Lee (comic book artist demigod of just about everything fame) and Frank Miller (the comic book writer demigod of Sin City fame).
Can't say I am familiar with Miller's stuff because frankly, I have never read a single one of his works. Secondly, not even the hype of "ooh, Sin City was sooooooo cool!" could get me to invest a smidgen of interest in his works.
Despite reading that issue 1 left quite a lot to be desired and that Mr. Miller was definitely smoking something, I decided to make my own assessment by examining #2 on my own.
Here are my findings:
On the other hand, what was mentioned made sense...maybe...because:
From what I understand of Frank Miller, his heroes may hardly be role models and I suppose that's the case in this retelling of the first Robin's transition from orphaned circus boy to the Dark Knight's sidekick. It's a different angle and it paints Batman in a very overzealous, uncompromising light, having revealed that he's willing to kidnap a 12 year-old to do his bidding.
Although the overall feeling amongst other reviewers is that this story really sucks and that Miller is high on something (and I agree this is nothing like the Batman I know), I'm staying with the book because I can't wait to meet the other members of the DC universe as seen through the eyes of a little 12 year-old circus kid.
Damn Frank Miller for getting me into this age thing...
Today, I managed to get hold of issue 2 of the decidedly overhyped title by Jim Lee (comic book artist demigod of just about everything fame) and Frank Miller (the comic book writer demigod of Sin City fame).
Can't say I am familiar with Miller's stuff because frankly, I have never read a single one of his works. Secondly, not even the hype of "ooh, Sin City was sooooooo cool!" could get me to invest a smidgen of interest in his works.
Despite reading that issue 1 left quite a lot to be desired and that Mr. Miller was definitely smoking something, I decided to make my own assessment by examining #2 on my own.
Here are my findings:
- Yes, yes, yes! I now know...that the first Robin (there are three in total in the DC Universe, alternate realities notwithstanding) was 12 years old when the terrible deed (the muder of his parents) occured. Thank you for reminding me just about every panel...it felt like the HP recruitment people telling us they make 80 billion dollars annually all over again.
- Did Batman grow a beard in the span of an issue?
On the other hand, what was mentioned made sense...maybe...because:
- Vicky Vale was in shock...she could hardly believe that that poor little 12 year-old boy's parents were so brutally murdered before his very eyes! But then again, neither could Batman, it seems, for that same matter...
- As part of the disguise, Batman pastes fuzz all over his chin when he's out on the prowl as [cue Batman theme] BAT-MAN!
From what I understand of Frank Miller, his heroes may hardly be role models and I suppose that's the case in this retelling of the first Robin's transition from orphaned circus boy to the Dark Knight's sidekick. It's a different angle and it paints Batman in a very overzealous, uncompromising light, having revealed that he's willing to kidnap a 12 year-old to do his bidding.
Although the overall feeling amongst other reviewers is that this story really sucks and that Miller is high on something (and I agree this is nothing like the Batman I know), I'm staying with the book because I can't wait to meet the other members of the DC universe as seen through the eyes of a little 12 year-old circus kid.
Damn Frank Miller for getting me into this age thing...
posted by Masters Lab People | 2:49 PM
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